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Alfred workflow to translate using Google or Microsoft Translate.

alfred-workflow-google-translate

Translate from/to your favourite language using Google or Microsoft Translate.

Usage:

  • tr : translate query.
  • tr-setapi <API>: select Google or Microsoft Translate service.
  • tr-setkey <API key>: set your API key.
  • tr-setlang : set target language (language to translate to).

Note: You won't need to set a source (from) language. Both Google and Microsoft are pretty good at guessing the origin language.

Features:

  • Simple: setup once and just use it.
  • Secure: keys are stored in Mac's native Keychain tool.
  • Fast: repeat queries are cached for speed.

Keyboard Shortcuts:

  • Enter: copy translation to clipboard.
  • Command + C: copy translation to clipboard.
  • Command + Y: show quick preview on the respective translation web site.
  • Command + L: show translated text in large font.

Requirements:

The first time you run the workflow, it will prompt you to enter your API key for Google or Microsoft.

  • Instructions on how to get a Google API key: https://cloud.google.com/translate/docs/getting-started#set_up_your_project

  • Instructions on how to get a Microsoft API key: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/translator/getstarted.aspx

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  • Uses Alfred-Workflow library https://github.com/deanishe/alfred-workflow/